Canon Colm Kilcoyne traces the development of popular piety and devotion at Knock
Courtney McGrail
Mary; the ‘epitome’ of the Gospel
Cathal Barry takes a look at what the Church teaches about the proper veneration of Mary
Not all fats are bad for you
There has been much talk in recent times about what fats are 'good' and what fats are 'bad'. Generally speaking, 'good' fats are unrefined animal fats, fat from fish, and certain fats from plants, such as avocados, nuts and certain tropical oils like extra virgin olive oil. They tend to include a higher proportion of…
There’s just something about Mary
Mary’s motherly care strengthens faith
Catering for young pilgrims
Knock, the perfect place for youth to find God
Kilkenny retreat centre closing
The Bishop of Ossory has announced that the Peace in Christ Diocesan Retreat Centre in Kilkenny will close in June next year. Bishop Seamus Freeman said the decision to close what it believed to be the first Diocesan Retreat Centre in Ireland, is a result of a review of their ministry by the Daughters of…
Priests not to give sign of peace to Mass goers, says Vatican
You’ve seen the couple kiss during the sign of peace, or the priest who leaves the altar to shake hands with the congregation. You may even have crossed the aisle to shake hands with a neighbour but no more according to the Vatican, who say these are abuses. From now on the sign of peace…
Evolving mission in South Korea
The Columbans’ work in Korea has adapted over the past 80 years, writes Fr Donal O’Keefe, SSC.
Getting beyond pride
We can still learn valuable lessons about the dangers of self-satisfaction from Catholic writer Flannery O’Connor says Fr Thomas G. Casey
World War 1 through a lens
By EE O'Donnell When World War I broke out in 1914, 80,000 Irish men joined the British Army – the vast majority of them being Catholics. Chaplains were badly needed and the religious orders were asked to supply them. Figures differ from source to source, but my understanding is that 32 Irish Jesuits…